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1. on whenever a pressure or manipulation occurs to a cleaning element 1208 The implement 1200 has a handle 120 connected to a shroud 1206 and the shroud 1206 retains connected thereto the cleaning element 1208 Retained in and connected to the shroud 1206 is a light 1212 i e a single light or more than one light as applicable and desired A trigger feature 1214a of the switch 1214 touches or is otherwise associatedly related or configured to operate on whenever the cleaning element 1208 is employed in cleaning operations For example when the implement 1200 is not in use for clean ing the light 1212 is off because the cleaning element 1208 is not in contact with a cleaning surface as in FIG 12A however whenever the cleaning element 1208 contacts the cleaning surface as in FIG 12B the switch 1214 is switched on and the light 1212 illuminates The switch 1214 is any of a wide variety of switch possibilities wherein a pressure force movement or other event e g downward push in the direction of arrow A as to the cleaning element 1208 causes the switch 1214 to be triggered and turned on As in the prior descriptions of the various other implements and embodiments the switch 1214 is connected to the light 1212 and each is electrically connected to a power source 1222 by a circuit 1220 The power source 1222 can be a battery or other source either internal or external to the implement 1200 An access cap2. 0044 Referring to FIG 5 another implement 500 also includes an extension 510 connected to a shroud 506 The shroud 506 connects to a cleaning element 508 such as broom bristles The extension 510 includes a connected switch 514 and the shroud includes a connected light 512 The switch 514 operates the light 512 via a circuit not shown in detail and power source of the circuit not shown in detail 0045 Referring to FIG 6 an implement 600 similar to the implement of FIG 5 but with multiple lights 612 in the shroud 606 provides additional light sources for illumina tion The implements 500 of FIG 5 and 600 are exemplary of a pushable pullable cleaning device 0046 Referring to FIG 7 an implement 700 includes an extension 710 connected to a shroud 706 retaining protrud ing cleaning elements 708 The shroud 706 is formed to accommodate and retain a light 712 The extension 710 includes an incorporated power switch 714 for example near a location of the extension 710 close to the connection of the extension 710 to the shroud 706 The light 712 electrically connects to the switch 714 and a power source not shown in detail 0047 Referring to FIG 8 another implement 800 for example a pushable pullable type device includes an exten sion 810 connected to a shroud 806 The shroud 806 is connected to and retains a cleaning element 808 The shroud 806 retains more than one light 812 each positioned to illuminate a sur
3. 112 The end cap 118 is internally threaded to mate with an outward thread of an upper end in FIG 1 of the extension 110 0037 Within the cylinder of the handle 104 and extend ing through the handle 104 to within the shroud 106 an electrical connector or other power conducting wire or cable interconnects the switch 114 the battery 122 and the light 112 and completes the circuit back to the switch 114 The light 110 is one or more of a filament bulb light emitting diode LED or other illuminator s Additionally the implement 100 can include incorporated and connected therewith an external power source not shown in FIG 1 for powering the light if and as required or applicable The light 112 is alternately a fluorescent or other radiating element and does not require any added power source The power source where present is one or more of a DC battery solar battery or other source of power sufficient for power ing the light 112 In the case of an external power source a cord to from electrical outlet or other power supply connects to the implement 100 and the implement includes other electrical components for utilizing such power supply 0038 In operation a human user handles the implement 100 to perform cleaning by directing the element 108 of the head 102 at or across a surface for cleaning for example by gripping the extension 110 and moving the implement 100 to cause the element 108 to pass on the surface e g
4. a floor wall etc to be cleaned The light 112 of the implement 100 is selectively switched on to illuminate and off not to illuminate by the switch 114 The light 112 is for example switched on by the switch 114 when cleaning is performed in a location of low light The light 112 when switched on illuminates an area including a portion of the surface being cleaned via the implement 100 US 2006 0215391 Al 0039 Referring to FIG 2A an implement 200 similar to that of FIG 1 also includes a second light 1025 connected to and incorporated in the implement 100 on another side of the implement 100 For example a broom or mop typically has two or more cleaning approaches that allow back and forth or other directional swiping movements in cleaning operations The second light 1125 provides illumination of an oppositely or other directionally disposed area of the portion of the surface being cleaned Thus the implement 200 including the light 1125 and the light 112 illuminates areas of the surface to be cleaned on each side of the implement 200 0040 Referring to FIG 2B in conjunction with FIGS 1 and 2A a circuit 250 such as the powered circuit 120 of FIGS 1 and 2A for powering the light 112 of the imple ment 100 and the light 112 and light 1125 of the implement 200 is disposed within the implement 100 200 respec tively The circuit 250 comprises the switch 114 electrically connected to the light 112
5. embodiment of the invention is a method of using a hand implement The method includes connecting a light to a housing connecting a bristle to the housing and selectively switching on off the light BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 0016 The present invention is illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the accompanying figures in which like references indicate similar elements and in which 0017 FIG 1 illustrates a side perspective view of a system for cleaning incorporating a light according to certain embodiments of the invention 0018 FIG 2A illustrates an alternate side perspective view of a system for cleaning such as that of FIG 1 incorporating another light and showing according to cer tain embodiments of the invention 0019 FIG 2B illustrates a circuit for powering and switching on and off a light for example the lights of the systems of the other Figures herein according to certain embodiments of the invention 0020 FIG 3 illustrates a side perspective view of a system for cleaning incorporating a plurality of lights on the side according to certain embodiments of the invention US 2006 0215391 Al 0021 FIG 4 illustrates an alternative side perspective view of a system for cleaning such as that of FIG 1 incorporating another plurality of lights according to certain embodiments of the invention 0022 FIG 5 illustrates a side perspective view of an alternative
6. invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments However one of ordinary skill in the art appreciates that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below Accordingly the specification and figures are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention 0068 Benefits other advantages and solutions to prob lems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments However the benefits advantages solutions to problems and any element s that may cause any benefit advantage or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical required or essential feature or element of any or all the claims As used herein the terms comprises comprising or any other variation thereof are intended to cover a non exclusive inclusion such that a process method article or apparatus that com prises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressiy listed or inherent to such process method article or apparatus What is Claimed is 1 A system for brushing comprising a bristle a housing containing the bristle the housing being hand holdable and a light connected to the housing 2 The system of claim 1 wherein the
7. 1218 permits access to the power source 1222 and or other internals of the implement 1200 as configured and desired for the particular use appli cation 0052 Referring to FIG 13 a system for detailing and cleaning includes a housing 1300 with bristles 1304 and a light 1306 at an end 1308 of the housing 1300 The housing 1300 is for example generally pen shaped having a length on the order of that of a writing pen and having a girth that can be slightly larger than that ofa writing pen The housing 1300 can have a shape such as a narrower end opposite the Sep 28 2006 end 1308 or other design as desired The end 1308 can likewise have a shape such as an angled planar design or other desired configuration 0053 The bristles 1304 are retained at and in certain configurations within an indentation not shown in detail of the end 1308 The light 1306 is also retained at or within an opening of the end 1308 The light 1306 is lodged at the end 1308 in a manner to illuminate a surface on which the bristles 1304 are swept during cleaning or the like Although not detailed in the Figure the bristles 1304 can be retractable from the open in use position as shown in the Figure For example a tab 1312 that slides along a slit not shown of the housing 1302 in the directions of arrow A can allow for selective retraction and extension of the bristle surfaces in order to provide desired bristle 1304 access for use storage a
8. Alternately the switch 1310 can be located along another area of the housing 1302 and can be otherwise designed including for example the switch 1310 could protrude through an opening of the housing or otherwise accessible to the user The housing 1302 is formed as a fixed enclosure such that the system 1300 can be disposed of once power is exhausted or can include pieces and opening options to access the inside of the enclosure to replace a power source light bristles or other maintenance or application 0056 In operation the system 1300 is retained in a user s hand or otherwise manipulated The bristles 1304 are extended by means of sliding the tab 1312 towards the end 1308 along the slit of the housing 1302 as illustrated in extended position in FIG 13 If lighting of an area for brushing by the bristles 1304 is desired the use presses the switch 1310 and turns on the light 1306 By again pressing the switch 1310 the light 1306 is turned off to illuminate a surface at the working surface of the bristles 1304 When brushing is completed the user slides the tab 1312 along the slit of the housing 1302 away from the end 1308 thereby retracting the bristles 1304 into the housing 1302 for shield US 2006 0215391 Al ing of the bristles 1304 during non use Of course the system 1300 can also serve as a lighting source by turning on and off the light 1306 via the switch 1310 whether or not the bristle
9. Sep 28 2006 Sheet 1 of 8 US 2006 0215391 Al l 1 Patent Application Publication Sep 28 2006 Sheet 2 of 8 US 2006 0215391 Al 112 112b jot LIGHT S 254 FIG 2B 300 400 114 x 114 110 110 Patent Application Publication Sep 28 2006 Sheet 3 of 8 US 2006 0215391 Al N 500 514 x FIG 5 FIG 6 Patent Application Publication Sep 28 2006 Sheet 4 of 8 US 2006 0215391 Al 710 FIG 7 810 ye 800 FIG 8 Patent Application Publication Sep 28 2006 Sheet 5 of 8 US 2006 0215391 Al FIG 9 FIG 10 Patent Application Publication Sep 28 2006 Sheet 6 of 8 US 2006 0215391 Al 1218 1218 FIG 12A 1210 FIG 128 US 2006 0215391 Al Patent Application Publication Sep 28 2006 Sheet 7 of 8 oo 4 ZI re De Patent Application Publication Sep 28 2006 Sheet 8 of 8 US 2006 0215391 Al Ie US 2006 0215391 Al LIGHTED DETAIL BRUSH CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 0001 This application is a continuation in part of U S patent application Ser No 11 088 294 filed on Mar 24 2005 titled Lighted Cleaning Implement incorporated herein by this reference BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 0002 The present invention generally relates to cleaning implements such as brooms mops whisk brooms coating applicators dusters and brushes and more particularly relates to illuminating features incorporated in handheld
10. US 20060215391 A1 a2 Patent Application Publication 0 Pub No US 2006 0215391 Al as United States Jones et al 43 Pub Date Sep 28 2006 54 LIGHTED DETAIL BRUSH 76 Inventors Terry G Jones Austin TX US Timothy J Crowley Marfa TX US Lynn Crowley Marfa TX US Correspondence Address H DALE LANGLEY JR THE LAW FIRM OF H DALE LANGLEY JR PC 610 WEST LYNN AUSTIN TX 78703 US 21 Appl No 11 321 980 22 Filed Dec 29 2005 Related U S Application Data 63 Continuation in part of application No 11 088 294 filed on Mar 24 2005 Publication Classification 51 Int Cl A47L 9730 2006 01 F21V 33 00 2006 01 52 U S Cli ee 362 91 362 109 57 ABSTRACT A handheld implement such as for example a brush detailer applicator or the like includes a housing and a work element connected to the handle The implement also includes a light a power source connected to the light and a switch for turning on and off the power source for illuminating the light The work element is concealable in the housing when the implement is not in use and can be extendable from the housing when the implement is in use The light via switching the light on or off selectively illuminates a surface on which the work element of the implement is employed or operates The work element is for example bristles and the light is a low power bulb or LED Patent Application Publication
11. brush bristled and cleaning implements such as brushes applicators brooms mops dusters paint or coating applicators whisk brooms and similar devices to provide lights or illumination sources to the devices The lights can illuminate an area for service such as a draftsman s drawing paper board a written page structural crevices corners features under areas such as a bed car dashboard and the like inside cabinets in car or transportation cabins or compartments and otherwise The present invention provides numerous advantages and improvements including improvements and nuances in the foregoing respects SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 0006 An embodiment of the invention is a system for cleaning The system includes a cleaning element and light connected to the cleaning element 0007 Another embodiment of the invention is a broom having a handle and bristles connected to the head The broom includes a light in the handle a power source connected to the light and a switch for turning on and offthe power source Sep 28 2006 0008 Yet another embodiment of the invention is a mop having a handle and a mop head connected to the handle The mop includes a light in the handle a power source connected to the light and a switch for turning on and offthe power source 0009 Another embodiment of the invention is an imple ment comprising a handle and a cleaning feature connected to the handle A light is connected to
12. cleaning element is selected from the group consisting of broom mop duster cloth bristle painter roller detailer applicator and com bination 3 The system of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of lights 4 The system of claim 1 further comprising a switch connected to the light for turning the light on and off 5 The system of claim 5 wherein the switch is selected from the group consisting of a two position switch separate on switch and an off switch and combinations Sep 28 2006 6 The system of claim 3 further comprising a switch positional in more than two positions for selectively turning on and off select ones of the plurality of lights 7 The system of claim 1 further comprising a power source electrically connected to the light 8 The system of claim 7 wherein the power source is connected to and retained internally within the system 9 A hand implement for work on a surface comprising an elongate housing having an operational end a work element connected to the operational end a light connected to the housing for selectively illuminat ing the surface a power source contained within the housing and con nected to the light and a switch connected to the power source for turning on and off the power source to the light 10 A hand implement for work on a surface comprising parallel sides joined by an end a wheel rotatably connected between the parallel sides a w
13. detail brushes and other implements 0003 Brushes brooms mops dusters whisk brooms and the like are conventionally quite standard basic and featureless Improvements to these conventional implements have typically been limited to varied materials for example horsehair natural straw bristles cotton or similar materials as bristles and brush surfaces mop heads cleaning surfaces paint applicators and wood handles have been replaced with plastics or other synthetics in certain instances Not withstanding these limited improvements the conventional designs for these implements have remained generally unchanged for many years 0004 A reason that these conventional designs have remained unchanged is that consumers desire these imple ments to be fairly inexpensive and primarily functional In order to limit costs manufacturers have maintained basic designs without any significant improvements or new fea tures Presently costs for simple electronics have dropped substantially and requirements to power such electronics have been vastly reduced and miniaturized For instance light bulbs batteries and circuits have become quite inex pensive to make and maintain Also power consumption required for bulbs and circuits particularly with newer light emitting diodes LEDs and similar low energy lighting components has been reduced 0005 It would therefore be a significant improvement in the art and technology to improve
14. ected to the light 112 via a powered circuit 120 shown in phantom in FIG 1 supplied by a battery 122 shown in phantom or other power source for powering the light 102 0035 In certain embodiments the shroud 106 is a hood or clamp for retaining the element 108 and is comprised of plastic wood metal or other substantially rigid material s The shroud 106 is formed with an opening from within the shroud 106 to outside the shroud 106 to accommodate and retain the light 112 pointing in a direction sufficient to illuminate an area of a surface to be cleaned to be under stood as located beyond the latter end of the implement 100 towards the bottom of FIG 1 The light 112 is either rigidly retained in the shroud 106 in the applicable pointing direc tion or alternatively a fixture of the light 112 retained in the shroud 106 allows manual pointing of the light 112 as the application requires 0036 The element 108 is a plurality of broom bristles mop strings or dust cloths comprised of natural or synthetic materials retained by the shroud 106 to expose the element 108 to the surface to be cleaned The handle 104 is a metal or plastic cylinder or other hand grip suitable for handling by the human user via the user s hand s and can include ergonomic or usability features such as an end cap 118 to prevent scratching and other features The end cap 118 also serves to retain a battery 120 shown in phantom for powering the light
15. ended therefrom as positioned in FIG 14B 0066 Other alternatives are possible in keeping with the foregoing and all such alternatives are included herein For example different and varied shapes sizes materials hous ings configurations pivotal elements extension and retrac tion mechanisms lighting and lights power sources cir cuitry switches and so forth as well as other features such as a handle or extension of an implement can be included or provided In the case of certain embodiments a shroud or other connector for the cleaning element can itself serve as a handle The shroud can be any of a wide variety of mechanisms that serve to retain a cleaning element The shroud can be formed with the cleaning element such that the shroud and cleaning element are a unitary piece A wide variety of materials are possible for the implements Addi tionally a wide variety of lights and similar illumination US 2006 0215391 Al elements are possible and all are included External and internal power sources and supplies are incorporable Replaceable elements including lights cleaning element handle battery circuitry switch or trigger and other parts and units can be included Moreover the particular aspects of switch operations including the design and method means or mode of operations thereof are variable and include all possibilities for every included application and use 0067 In the foregoing specification the
16. face for cleaning A power switch 814 is incorporated in and connected to the extension 810 near the shroud 806 The more than one light 812 are electrically connected to the switch 814 and a power source not shown in detail 0048 Referring to FIG 9 a different implement 900 for example a mop has a handle extension 910 connected to a head 908 such as strings or yarn via a connector 906 The handle extension 910 is connected to and incorporated with a power switch 914 and a light 912 The power switch 914 is disposed in an ergonomically suitable location along the handle extension 910 for a user s manual operation The light 912 is located along the handle extension 910 at a location thereof suitable for the light 912 to illuminate an area for cleaning The light 912 is electrically connected to the switch 914 and a power source not shown in detail in order to complete an on off circuit for operating the light 912 0049 Referring to FIG 10 in conjunction with FIG 9 another side of an implement 1000 such as the implement 900 of FIG 9 also includes an additional light 1012 although two lights 912 1012 are shown in the implement multiple lights beyond two lights can be included in the implement 1000 with appropriate or desired positioning along the handle extension 910 in order to direct light to a desired area or surface for cleaning A power circuit US 2006 0215391 Al including the switch 914 a power source no
17. hing or lighting 0062 In certain arrangements the housing 1402 and the wheel 1410 are formed of an ABS plastic or other similar somewhat rigid materials At least one of the parallel sides 1402 at a centralized portion of the side can be formed with Sep 28 2006 a somewhat elastomeric or otherwise flexible material to permit activation of the light 1406 by pressing at the portion At another location along the portion another similar point 1416 of the elastomeric or flexible material in the side 1402 provides an off switch hereinafter the point 1414 and the point 1416 are sometimes referred to as the on switch and the off switch respectively but should be understood as being the points 1414 1416 and the accessibility for pow ering the light 1406 by the user The bristles 1404 are any type of materials useful for sweeping cleaning application or similar operations with the system 1400 The bristles 1404 and the light 1406 are retained with the wheel 1410 in appropriate and desired manner such as by glue retention mechanism gripping or other desired attachment The light 1306 is for example a low power bulb such as an LED or other If a screen is employed to shield the light 1306 the screen is attached with the wheel 1410 as desired either fixed or detachable 0063 Although not shown in detail in FIG 14A the wheel 1410 contains a power source such as a battery sufficient to power the light 1406 a
18. lly maintained between the parallel sides 14025 such as when the system 1400 is not in use 0059 FIG 14B shows the wheel 1410 rotated such that the bristles 1404 and the light 1406 are retained between the parallel sides 14028 0060 In FIG 14A in conjunction with FIG 14B the bristles 1404 and the light 1306 are rotated via the wheel 1410 such that the bristles 1404 extend outwardly and the light 1406 is exposingly positioned for illuminating a work ing surface for brushing or the like by the bristles 1404 An on switch shown generally in phantom at about the point 1414 is internal to the system 1400 but is operable by pressing at the point 1414 against the side 1402 This activates the light 1406 to on when the wheel 1410 is so rotated to this position of the Figure and the point 1410 is pressed The light 1406 thereby illuminates a surface on which the bristles 1404 are swept during cleaning or the like A rotation tab 1412 is positioned at the periphery of the wheel 1410 to apply a rotational movement to the wheel 1410 via a user pushing the tab to rotate the wheel 1410 By rotating the wheel 1410 to the position of FIG 14A the bristles 1404 are extended for use of the system 1400 If illumination is desired the light 1406 can be turned on via the point 1414 0061 In FIG 14B the wheel 1410 is shown rotated for shielding of the bristles 1404 and the light 1406 when the system 1400 is not in use for brus
19. nd a circuit connects the light 1406 the power supply and each of the switches 1414 1416 The switches 1414 1416 permit on off of the circuit and power to the light 1406 as selectively desired by a user of the system 1400 The switches 1414 1416 can alternately be located along another area of the side 14025 on the wheel 1410 or otherwise and a single switch can serve to provide both on and off activation if desired in the design and application The system 1400 can be disposable once power is exhausted or otherwise features of the system 1400 can be formed to permit replacement of parts including among other things the power source the light 1406 and the bristles 1404 0064 The wheel 1410 can also contain a spring mecha nism not shown in detail connecting the housing 1402 and the wheel 1410 The spring mechanism facilitates rotation of the wheel 1410 for thereby extending and or retracting the bristles 1410 with respect to the housing 1402 0065 In operation a user handles or otherwise manipu lates the system 1400 to push the tab 1413 rotating the wheel 1410 to expose the bristles 1404 from between the parallel sides 1402 as positioned in FIG 14A The user can press the respective points 1414 1416 to turn on or off the light 1406 When the bristles 1404 are not in use the user rotates the wheel 1410 via the tab 1413 such that the bristles 1404 are between the parallel sides 1402 and not ext
20. nd the like 0054 In certain arrangements the housing 1302 is formed of an ABS plastic and a PVC or elastomeric santo prene portion is melded with the plastic as a grip Of course any other similar somewhat rigid materials such as wood steel other plastic or synthetic is suitable Moreover the grip portion need not be of a different material or configu ration than all other portions of the housing 1302 and or the housing can be differently shaped or provided with other and alternative features The bristles 1304 are any type of materials that perform sweeping cleaning application or other desired uses and can be of suitable configuration and makeup for such uses The bristles 1304 are retained at the end 1308 by glue retention mechanism gripping or any other desired attachment The light 1306 is for example a low power bulb such as an LED or the like 0055 Although not shown in detail in FIG 13 the housing 1302 contains a power source such as a battery sufficient to power the light 1306 and a circuit that includes a switch The switch permits on off of the circuit and power to the light 1306 as selectively desired by a user of the system 1300 In the Figure the housing 1302 at the portion that is elastomeric covers the switch at the location indi cated as 1310 hereinafter referred to as the switch but to be understood as showing in the Figure a possible design for enabling access to the switch by the user
21. of the implement 100 of FIG 1 The switch 252 is also electrically connected either in parallel or series as appropriate to any other light such as each of the lights 112 and 1125 of the implement 200 of FIG 2A The light 112 or lights 112 1125 where more than one is electrically connected to a power source 254 for example the battery 122 of FIGS 1 and 2A The power source 254 is retained within the extension 110 or shroud 106 of the implement 100 200 or is otherwise connected thereto As previously described the power source 254 is the battery 122 or other DC source 0041 Alternately an AC power source can provide power to the light s however additional appropriate elec trical components for example appropriate ground trans former etc are included in the implement 100 200 or external thereto In other embodiments the power source 254 is a rechargeable power source such as a rechargeable battery and suitable electrical components such as an electrical cord connector and a recharging unit are incor porated with and connected to the implement or are avail able external to the implement and are connectable thereto as desired for the design 0042 Referring to FIG 3 an implement 300 includes more than one light 312 e g three lights shown as example in FIG 3 on a side of the implement 300 The implement 300 is substantially like the implements 100 200 of FIGS 1 and 2A B however the powered circuit n
22. orating the light in on mode and showing activation of the alternative switch by an event such as movement of the system on a surface according to certain embodiments of the invention 0031 FIG 13 illustrates a system for sweeping and detailing incorporating a light and bristles in a handheld pen shaped body according to certain embodiments of the invention 0032 FIG 14A illustrates another system for sweeping and detailing incorporating a light and bristles within a swiveling closure shown in open position as when the bristles and light are employed according to certain embodi ments of the invention and 0033 FIG 14B illustrates the system of FIG 14A in closed position with the bristles and light not in use accord ing to certain embodiments of the invention DETAILED DESCRIPTION 0034 Referring to FIG 1 a cleaning implement 100 comprises a cleaning head 102 connected to a handle 104 The head 102 comprises a shroud 106 connected to an element 108 for cleaning for example broom bristles mop strings or duster cloth or the like The handle 104 comprises an extension 110 for a human user s manual hand gripping The extension 110 connects to the shroud 106 The imple Sep 28 2006 ment 100 incorporates therein and connected therewith a light 112 A switch 114 is connected to and incorporated with the implement 100 such as in the handle 104 or in the head 102 The switch 114 is electrically conn
23. ork element connected to the periphery of the wheel a light connected to the wheel for selectively illuminating the surface a power source connected to the light and contained within the wheel and a switch connected to the power source for turning on and off the power source to the light 11 The implement of claim 10 wherein via counter rotations ofthe wheel either the work element is extendable from between the parallel sides to expose the work element for work on the surface or the work element is retainable between the parallel sides to shield the work element when not in use for work on the surface 12 The implement of claim 11 wherein the switch is externally accessible on at least one of the parallel sides 13 A method of using a hand implement comprising the steps of connecting a light to a housing connecting a bristle to the housing and selectively switching on off the light 14 The method of claim 13 further comprising the step of selectively extending the bristle from within the housing for use of the implement 15 The method of claim 13 further comprising the step of selectively illuminating a work surface
24. ot shown in detail connects the more than one light 312 and the switch 114 powers on and off all or certain of the lights The more than one light 312 are directed as desired to illuminate a surface to be cleaned 0043 Referring to FIG 4 an implement 400 for example an opposing side of a device like that of FIG 1 also includes more than one light 3125 e g three lights shown as example in FIG 3 on another side of the implement 400 The powered circuit not shown in detail connects the more than one light 312 and the more than one light 3125 on the opposing side of the implement 400 and the switch 114 powers on and off all or certain of the lights The more than one light 3125 are also directed as desired to illuminate a surface to be cleaned such as is applicable for back and forth cleaning movements Although a two posi tion switch is described as the switch 114 in connection with implements of certain Figures herein in the case of imple Sep 28 2006 ments with more than one light it is to be understood that the switch could include multiple alternatives of on and off as to lights on a side or sides of the implements and or as to specific lights of the implements Those skilled in the art will know and understand that the powered circuit as well as the power supply and features of the circuit must be configured and arranged and include appropriate compo nents for each desired configuration and operation
25. s 1304 are extended or retracted or used or not 0057 Referring to FIG 14A another system 1400 for detailing and cleaning includes a outer case 1402 bristles 1404 and a light 1406 The outer case 1402 has two parallel sides 14025 joined by an end 1402a The parallel sides 14025 are each generally semicircular opposite the end 1402a Pivotally attached between the parallel sides 14025 is a wheel 1410 The wheel 1410 retains the bristles 1404 for example in a detention of or otherwise aflixed to the circumferential periphery of the wheel 1410 The bristles 1404 extend from and along the circumferential periphery of the wheel 1410 by a measure less than a width ofthe parallel sides 14025 As will be described the bristles can be retained internally between the parallel sides 14025 when the system 1400 and or bristles are not being used for detailing cleaning application or similar service 0058 Also inset along the circumferential periphery of the wheel 1410 is a light 1406 The light 1306 or a transparent translucent screen for the light 1306 can form a portion of the wheel 1410 or otherwise to continue the generally round circumferential shape of the wheel 1410 The wheel 1410 is pivotal in the directions of arrow B either to expose the bristles 1404 and light 1306 from between the parallel sides 14025 such as when the system 1400 is in use or to rotate the wheel 1410 such that the bristles 1404 and light 1406 are genera
26. system for cleaning incorporating a light according to certain embodiments of the invention 0023 FIG 6 illustrates a side perspective view of another alternative system for cleaning incorporating a plurality of lights according to certain embodiments of the invention 0024 FIG 7 illustrates a side perspective view of yet another system for cleaning incorporating a light and vari able positioning of a switch for operating the light accord ing to certain embodiments of the invention 0025 FIG 8 illustrates a side perspective view of an alternative system for cleaning such as that of FIG 7 incorporating a plurality of lights according to certain embodiments of the invention 0026 FIG 9 illustrates a side perspective view of a system for cleaning incorporating a light according to certain embodiments of the invention and 0027 FIG 10 illustrates another side perspective view of system for cleaning such as that of FIG 9 incorporating another light according to certain embodiments of the invention 0028 FIG 11 illustrates a side perspective view of an alternative system for cleaning incorporating a light according to certain embodiments of the invention 0029 FIG 12A illustrates a side perspective view of a system for cleaning incorporating a light in off mode and an alternative switch from that of other embodiments and 0030 FIG 12B illustrates the system for cleaning of FIG 12B incorp
27. t shown in detail and the light 1012 and other lights e g light 912 etc interconnects these elements for desired on off opera tions of the light s 0050 Referring to FIG 11 another cleaning implement 1100 such as a Swiffer scraper painter or other cleaning element and surface also includes a light 1112 or lights as the case may be As with the implements previously described the implement 1100 includes a handle 1110 connected to a cleaning head 1106 and cleaning fixture 1108 The implement 1100 also can but need not necessarily include a reservoir 1105 connected to the handle 1110 or otherwise to connect to the fixture 1108 and supply a cleaning substance for example soap paint or other solid liquid or gas substance The light 1112 is incorporated and fixed in the handle 1110 or alternatively at another location of the implement 1100 suitable to illuminate a surface subject to cleaning painting or other utility operations Although a single one of the light 1112 is shown multiple lights and similar orientation are included Also as with the implements previously described the switch 1114 electri cally connects to the light 1112 and a power source not shown and the light 1112 is desirably switchable on and off via the switch 1114 for use of the implement 1100 0051 Referring to FIGS 12A and 12B an alternative implement 1200 includes a trigger switch 1214 shown in phantom This switch 1214 turns
28. the implement 0010 Yet another embodiment of the invention is a method of using an implement The method includes con necting a light to the implement 0011 Another embodiment of the invention is a method of using an implement The method includes illuminating by the implement 0012 A further embodiment of the invention is a system for brushing The system includes a bristle a housing containing the bristle the housing being hand holdable and a light connected to the housing 0013 Another embodiment of the invention is a hand implement for work on a surface The hand implement includes an elongate housing having an operational end a work element connected to the operational end a light connected to the housing for selectively illuminating the surface a power source contained within the housing and connected to the light and a switch connected to the power source for turning on and off the power source to the light 0014 Yet another embodiment of the invention is a hand implement for work on a surface The implement includes parallel sides joined by an end a wheel rotatably connected between the parallel sides a work element connected to the periphery of the wheel a light connected to the wheel for selectively illuminating the surface a power source con nected to the light and contained within the wheel and a switch connected to the power source for turning on and off the power source to the light 0015 Another
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